Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer I
Knapheide · Quincy, IL · 2 days ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and integrate electrical systems that interface chassis wiring, harnesses, modules, and customer equipment
- Develop adapters and electrical solutions to connect OEM chassis electrical systems with upfit components
- Interpret and utilize OEM electrical documentation, schematics, and interface information
- Collaborate with chassis manufacturers and suppliers to obtain electrical architecture and integration details
- Support internal teams and distributors by troubleshooting electrical and wiring issues
- Perform electrical testing and diagnostics on vehicle and body electrical systems
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Vendors through a PPAP and FAI process for electrical components
- Author Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to implement updated wiring architecture, components, system improvements, or engineering standards
- Apply mechanical aptitude when required, including development of brackets or mounting solutions for electrical components
- Participate in cross functional projects involving controls, automation, diagnostics, and safety features
- Occasional travel to support field troubleshooting or validation (approximately 5% domestic travel)
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Related engineering discipline
- 6 years of experience in vehicle, automotive, commercial, off road, or industrial electrical systems (Equivalent hands on project or design team experience may be considered for early career candidates)
- Candidates with strong design team or applied project experience are particularly encouraged to apply, including: SAE Formula / Formula Electric, Hybrid or Solar Vehicle teams, Mechatronics, or controls focused capstone projects
- Experience working with 12V vehicle electrical systems
- Strong understanding of vehicle electrical integration, including: Power distribution, Grounding and fusing, Harness routing and protection, Working knowledge of CAN communication and vehicle diagnostics
- Hands on electrical troubleshooting experience
- Experience with wire harness design, routing, and protection
- Exposure to PLC systems, industrial controls, or vehicle automation
- Familiarity with electrical CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical, ProCable, or similar)
- Mechanical design experience or strong mechanical aptitude
- Telematics, diagnostics, or vehicle data systems experience
- Experience with mixed voltage systems (120V a plus)
- Hands on lab, prototype, or vehicle build experience
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Necessary to perform essential functions of the position: Normal standing, bending, walking, and lifting in an office, lab, or shop environment
- Able to communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and customer facing teams
- Willingness to learn in hands on, sometimes unstructured problem solving environments
- Moderate travel to support vehicle validation or customers as necessary